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May an ADU be created on a Lot that is a substandard Lot (for instance, due to an illegal Lot split in the past)?

State law allows a local ADU ordinance to establish certain ADU development standards. However, these standards shall not include minimum lot size (see GC Section  65852.2(a)(1)(B)(i)).

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Is my rebuild project required to have rooftop solar panels?

Under the Governor's Executive Order N-29-25 issued on July 7, 2025, solar pv systems are not required.

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Solar PV Microinverter Standard Plan - Simplified (2020 LAEC)
       
Benchmarking 2023
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Maintenance of Approved Building Plans
IB/P/BC 2023-063
Effective Date:
       
Lytemods - ADU46
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How the amount of the bond is calculated?

The bond is calculated based on the earthwork quantity, cost of drainage devices, and/or retaining walls per LABC 7006.5.7

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When is a Covenant and Agreement for Anti Graffiti required?

When the customer decides not to use anti graffiti coating on the first 9 feet of the exterior of the building.

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When will I receive my order to comply?

Each property owner of these buildings will be sent an order to comply. These orders will be sent accordingly based on the following priority:

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Supplemental Correction Sheet Curtain Wall (2023 LABC)
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.037-2023
       
Commercial Accessibility Plan Check Correction List
PC/DAD/Corr.Lst.10-2020
       
Will the Certificate of Occupancy be mailed to me?

Yes, the clerical staff will mail it out once the inspector issues and turn it in for filing.

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What are the requirements for a Plumbing application?
Plumbing Plan Check projects that qualify for ePlan must meet the following condition:

must

  • Plumbing systems for buildings of 4 stories or less and up to 5 sheets of riser diagrams.

 

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Alternate Design Methodology for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings
IB/P/BC 2020-053
Effective Date:
       
Supplemental Plan Check Correction Sheet for Flood Hazard Specific Plan (2023 LABC)
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.054-2023
       
Annual Pressure Vessel Inspection Report
IN/Form21-2016
       
Supplemental Correction Sheet for Steel Frame Design (for 2011 Codes)
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.44-2010
       
What should I submit to LADBS for plan check and obtain a permit?

The documents required for submittal are:

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Review for Renewal of Electrical Testing Laboratory Recognition
       
What are the requirements for a Tenant Improvement application?

 

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